Giving a senior employee three months' notice of termination, then summarily dismissing him on "inexplicable" grounds after just a month, had the potential to cause such "extreme" damage to his reputation that it warranted $450k in damages, a court has ruled.
Purpose always trumps task at Disney, and that's how the organisation's employees deliver consistent world-class experiences and business results, says a vice president.
One employer will have to face an unfair dismissal claim lodged outside the 21-day timeframe after the Fair Work Commission accepted the employee had no internet access, but another employee has failed to prove his poor mental health prevented timely lodgment of his claim.
Trust is the new workplace currency, and organisations that don't prioritise it will experience significant culture issues, says organisational performance expert Stephen M R Covey.
The Fair Work Commission has awarded $4000 compensation to an injured employee who was preparing to return to work when he was dismissed for misconduct that occurred eight months earlier.
The Fair Work Commission's new approach to annualised salaries in modern awards will require a radically different approach by employers, according to legal experts.
A psychological assessment specialist has been ordered to provide its reasons for labelling an employee "unsuitable" for his job, to assist his unfair dismissal claim.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
After years of legislative and regulatory changes, employers' key compliance challenges continue to shift and evolve. Attend this webinar to catch up on recent developments and their HR implications, preparing you and your organisation for what lies ahead.
